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You
can board and disembark from our boats at either Gocek or Marmaris. We
do not have fixed routes, as these conflict with the principles of private
sailing. Alternatively, we suggest a route based around where you wish
to go.
Possible itineraries for a one-week Blue Cruise are:
Gocek
to Marmaris
Kas to Gocek
Marmaris to the Gulf of Hisaronu
A Greek island: eg Kastellorizon, Rhodes or Simi
See
Cabin Charter Sailings Two-week cruises could be a combination of
two of the itineraries, or one plus Bodrum and the Gulf of Gokova.
Gocek
- Marmaris (Diving possibility on Tuesday)
Sunday
Embark the boat in Gocek in the afternoon and leave the marina. Anchor
overnight in one of the forty anchoragesís of the Gocek Gulf. (D)
Monday
Sail to Oludeniz and anchor overnight at Gemile (St. Nicholas) Island.
It is believed that St. Nicholas lived on this once, religiously, very
important island. Gemile was one of the sanctuaries for the pilgrims from
Europe on their way to Jerusalem and Palestine. This is why there are
so many churches on this very small island. (B.L.D.)
Tuesday
Sail to Fethiye and enter the marina after breakfast. There will be a
brief visit to the weekly local market, which is the biggest of the region.
Return to the boat in the afternoon and sail to Fethiye Gulf to swim and
anchor overnight. A diving package can be arranged for those who are interested.
There would be three dives in different sites. Diving guests leave the
boat after breakfast and join the dive boat, returning in the afternoon.
(USD 75) Please ask for more diving information. (B.L.D.)
Wednesday
Set sail to Gulf of Gocek after breakfast visiting Cleopatras' Bay, Wall
Bay and anchor overnight in Tomb Bay or Monastery Bay. (B.L.D.)
Thursday
Sail in the Gulf of Fethiye during the day and anchor overnight at Aga
Limani. Optional hiking late afternoon. (B.L.D.)
Friday
Sail to Ekincik, anchor for lunch. Transfer to a small fishing boat and
sail to the delta of Dalaman River, to Iztuzu - Caretta Caretta beach.
Visit Caunos ruins and Dalyan with English speaking tour guide. Mud bath
is optional. Return to the boat in the afternoon. Guests who wish to can
dine at an exclusive restaurant in Ekincik. Excursions USD 20/Euro 22
pp extra. *** (B.L.D.)
Saturday
Sail towards Marmaris Gulf, to Kadirga, Turunc or Cennet Island for lunch,
then stay overnight at Marmaris Marina. Free evening, no dinner served
onboard. (B.L.)
Sunday
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
Kas
- Kekova - Megisti - Gocek alternating Gocek - Kalkan - Kas - Megisti
- Kekova - Kas
SATURDAY
Embark the boat in Kas in the afternoon, and anchor overnight at Limanagzi
Bay.
SUNDAY
Sail towards Kekova, the Sunken City, lunch at Kale (Simena), visit the
most picturesque fishing village on the Turkish coast. Anchor overnight
at Gokkaya. (18 nm)
MONDAY
Sail to Cayagzu and visit the ruins at Myra. Return to the boat and leaving
the Kekova region sail towards Kas , anchoring overnight at Guvercin Island.
(25 nm)
TUESDAY
Enter Kas marina early morning, breakfast onboard. Ther e will be free
time until the completion of customs formalities. Sail to the Greek Island
of Megisti. Free evening in Megisti, no dinner served onboard. (1.5 nm)
WEDNESDAY
Leave Megisti after breakfast for Kas, free time during the completion
of customs formalities. Sail to Kalkan in the afternoon. Overnight either
in Kalkan marina or at Yesilkoy Bay. (12 nm)
THURSDAY
Sail to Oludeniz early morning, breakfast or sandwiches served during
the Seven Capes crossing.Anchor and overnight at Gemiler Island. (40 nm)
FRIDAY
Sail to the Gulf of Gocek, and visit Cleopatra Bay, Wall Bay and Tomb
Bay. Anchor in the Gulf overnight.
SATURDAY
Enter Gocek marina and disembark.All the programs are conditional on weather,
and Turkish and Greek authorities permitting. Megisti visits are usually
for the day, and we normally get permission to stay overnight. Supplement
for Megisti USD 50 / Euro 55 pp. Myra ruins and St. Nicolas Church excursion
USD 20 / Euro 22 pp. Marmaris
- Datca - Hisaronu - Marmaris (Optional extra, visit to Simi, Greek Island)
Saturday
Embark the boat in Marmaris; anchor overnight at Cennet Island. (3 nm)
Sunday
Sail west; lunch break at Gebeklise, with optional visit ashore. Sail
in the afternoon to Serce to stay overnight. (15 nm)
Monday
After breakfast sail to Dirsekbuku for lunch and swimming break, overnight
at Serce. (20 nm)
Tuesday
Sail to Datca after breakfast. After a swimming break on the way, enter
Datca marina in the afternoon.Free time and no dinner served onboard (30
nm)
Wednesday
Leave Datca early morning and sail to Hisaronu Gulf, anchor overnight
at Bencik. (30 nm)
Thursday
Sail to Selimiye after breakfast, lunch in Selimiye and free time. Sail
to a bay near Bozburun and anchor overnight. (20 nm)
Friday
Sail east to Bozukkale. After lunch, visit the ruins ashore. Sail to Cape
Kadirga and anchor overnight. (20 nm)
Saturday
Enter Marmaris marina and disembark.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: The visit to Simi is USD 50/Euro 55 pp extra. Due to new regulations
introduced by the Greek authorities in January 2000, it may not always
be possible to visit Simi Island. Please ask at the time of booking.
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